Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he currently sees “no point” in holding direct talks as the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its fifth year. Read More: Zelenskiy urges direct talks with Putin to end war Speaking during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin described […]
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Russia urges US citizens to leave Kyiv
Sergei Lavrov reportedly urged the United States to evacuate diplomats and citizens from Kyiv amid planned Russian strikes. According to Bloomberg, Lavrov informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about upcoming attacks targeting Kyiv’s “decision-making centres.” The warning signalled a possible escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Bloomberg reported that Lavrov contacted Rubio at the […]
Russia warns of more strikes on Kyiv
MOSCOW: Russia on Monday warned that it would launch additional strikes on Kyiv, including attacks targeting what it described as Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, while urging foreign citizens and diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital immediately. Read More: Deadly Russian strikes batter Kyiv again The warning came after Russia carried out a large-scale barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine […]
Russia raises nuclear pressure as Nato tensions intensify
Russia has expanded major nuclear exercises alongside Belarus as tensions with European members of NATO continue rising over the war in Ukraine and increasing drone activity around the Baltic region. The military drills involve nearly 64,000 personnel and rank among Moscow’s largest nuclear exercises in recent years. Furthermore, the three-day operation includes Russia’s Strategic Missile […]
Childhood meeting with Putin shapes Chinese engineer’s future
A childhood encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin changed the course of a Chinese engineer’s life, leading to a decades-long connection that was renewed during the Russian leader’s recent visit to Beijing. Read More: Future of China–Russia Cooperation The story began 26 years ago when Putin, then newly appointed as Russia’s president, made his first official visit […]
Russia conducts nuclear drills with munitions delivery to Belarus
Russia has delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of large-scale nuclear military exercises, according to the Russian Defence Ministry, marking a further escalation in its strategic posturing amid tensions with the West. Read More: Allies Russia, Belarus coordinate against “unfriendly countries The drills, which began on Tuesday and will run for three days, […]
Xi, Putin warn against escalation in Middle East tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have warned that further escalation in the Middle East would be “unwise,” as both leaders called for diplomatic solutions to ongoing regional conflicts during high-level talks in Beijing. Read More: Putin focuses on escalating Middle East crisis Speaking during the meeting, Xi Jinping said the world is facing the […]
Putin visits China to reinforce strategic ties after Trump trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to underline the strength of Russia-China relations shortly after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to China. The visit comes days after Trump concluded his trip to Beijing, the first by a US president to China in […]
Putin praises Russia’s powerful Sarmat missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the successful test launch of Russia’s new Sarmat nuclear missile on Tuesday. He described the weapon as the world’s most powerful strategic missile during televised remarks from Moscow. The announcement matters because the missile strengthens Russia’s nuclear deterrence amid growing tensions with Western nations. State television showed Strategic Missile Forces […]
Russia marks Victory Day with scaled-down parade amid Ukraine ceasefire
Russia has begun its annual Victory Day commemorations on Red Square in Moscow, marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, as a three-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war came into effect. The event, held on May 9, 2026, was significantly scaled back this year due to heightened security concerns and ongoing […]